Light snowing is falling at the moment but there's 20cm of fresh down at base this morning and probably more higher up on the mountain so it should be a fine morning out there. The snow is good though perhaps slightly heavier and wetter than best Grandeco quality. That's just trying to find fault though - 20+cm fresh is always good.

There's a fairly strong westerly wind blowing about as well at times and forecast for today, but at the start of the day the gondola and lifts are all moving as planned. On days like today you appreciate the hooded quads!

More snow is expected tonight and tomorrow perhaps heavy snow later on tomorrow. We still might get to see some sunshine on Saturday so the weekend should be excellent.

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